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Alpha STAR (Software Development/Engineering Consultant Company), and subcontractors from the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), Clarkson University, and General Dynamics Boat division propose the development, demonstration and extensivevalidation of a simplified analytical procedure (SAPGEN) for naval joint design. SAPGEN will be developed to predict interlaminar failures, multi-s ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Researchers must deal with increasingly vast quantities of data produced over multiple projects, by multiple instruments, and by multiple people. Current ad hoc methods of managing internal research data are prone to error and time consuming. The Phase I prototype Research Data Management System (RDMS) proved the viability of utilizing the Pl's commercial ...

This Phase II project is aimed at developing a novel MEMS IMU/DGPS/EO/RF/Laser sensor system to increase the autonomy and dexterity of the Future Combat System. This effort is a continuation of AGNC's effort in the application of microelectromechanicalsystems (MEMS) technology and vision processing to the smart crane system and development of an integrated high performance robotic control system. ...

The objective of the Phase II project is to develop, test and demonstrate a compact and rugged system prototype for pointing/aiming control and ground navigation of large caliber indirect fire artillery. The major tasks of Phase II include the systemhardware fabrication and installation, refinement of pointing and navigation algorithms, and integration of all necessary modules for building a pract ...

Phase I demonstrated the feasibility of using the integrated Dempster-Shafer (D-S) method and the Quasi-Axiomatic Theory (QAT) for battlespace management decision aids. Phase 1/will build upon Phase I to develop a general purpose, reusable commercialsoftware product referred to as A Real-Time Information Fusion and Decision Aid System. Specifically, the D-S method will be used for information fu ...

The current inventory of Department of Defense fixed site and mobile tactical weapon systems relies on metallic structures that are extremely susceptible to corrosion. The primary reason for field and depot level repairs of military equipment iscorrosion. Metallic weapon systems and their components require extensive corrosion protection to extend service life and prevent operational failures. C ...

IAHCID will provide the human-computer interface (HCI) design team with rapid accessibility to the enormous array of existing design data, filtered and tailored for the design project at hand.. As an HCI is being designed from components, IAHCID willadvise the designer on all aspects of the HCI by incorporating knowledge of basic human-computer interaction principles and the results of many years ...

This project will conduct the research necessary to develop a validated functional training system that promotes shared understanding among command and control teams. Upon completing the multimedia scenario-based training, team members will have a betterappreciation of shared understanding, will understand the means by which shared understanding is achieved, and will have received hands-on exper ...

We propose to develop a kilowatt fiber laser that is highly efficient at the conversion of electrical power into a diffraction-limited laser beam. The overall goal of this program is to deliver an unprecedented kilowatt-class fiber laser. The laser will becompact in size and light in weight. The goals of the Phase I are all accomplished or exceeded ahead of time. The feasibility of the proposed fi ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The ultimate objective is to develop products for vision-screening/diagnosis of preschool children. WaveTec Vision Systems has developed combined wavefront-sensing and eye-tracking technology for unobtrusively and dynamically measuring binocular line-of-sight and refraction, including sphere, cylinder, and axis. Realtime eye tracking is also used to assess fixa ...